Category: Gear and Clothing

Walk into any outdoor store before opening day, and you’ll find a wall of gear promising to make you a better hunter. Most of it is optional. A short list of essentials, chosen well, does more for your success and comfort than a truck bed full of extras. This guide…

A compass, fire starter, first-aid kit and practical outdoor skills will always form the foundation of a good survival kit. In fact, any of these items is by definition a form of technology. And new technology cannot replace any of them. But as a prepper, using technology for preparedness can…

Cold Water Doesn’t Care How Good an Angler You Are The angler who drowns in April is rarely a beginner. He’s usually experienced and alone, in waters he’s fished before, on a morning that looked fine from the truck. That’s the uncomfortable pattern. Competence as an angler doesn’t protect you…

I’ve been on many trips where I planned for the lack of services, possible storm, and the long drive through empty country. I packed water, a radio, shelter, and a first aid kit. But there’s still one question hanging over my thoughts during a solo outing or with my friends.…

Everybody needs a first aid kit. But what exactly do you need in it? By Leon Pantenburg “First aid – caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care—is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate…

What happens if you’re in the outdoor and tourism industries and want to sell gear and lead tours while far from civilization? The internet wasn’t really designed with this lifestyle in mind. Solve this problem with a dedicated proxy server, perfect for travel outside the home. And what about emergencies?…

Dressing for success in survival situations depends on a lot of things that may be out of your control – things you should be prepared for. Your style of pants can be a fundamental part of surviving the what most don’t expect to happen. In this article I review the…

Reliable survival gear is not about preparing for a cinematic apocalypse but rather about managing real-world risks like wildfire smoke, industrial accidents, or urban chemical spills. by Ethan Caldwell Think Camp Fire at Paradise Valley, California 2018. The Camp Fire caused 85 fatalities, displaced more than 50,000 people and destroyed over…

The correct tactical pants can be a critical part of your survival gear. If you’re thinking about investing in a pair, the 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant may be worth considering.

You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials